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US State Department travel advisories · 21 February 2026

Malaysia is at Level 1: exercise normal precautions

Level 1 — Normal precautions

Current safety guidance for Malaysia from US State Department travel advisories. We cover 3 cities in Malaysia, with reported scams for each.

Source: Malaysia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions — US State Department travel advisories

Source: U.S. Department of State. A work of the U.S. federal government, in the public domain.

Exercise normal precaution

in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Malaysia is generally a safe destination for travelers.

Exercise increased caution on islands and maritime areas off the coast of Eastern Sabah from Kudat in the north to Tawau in the south due to risk of kidnapping.

Kuala Lumpur is in our guides. See the scams reported in Kuala Lumpur, or the full Kuala Lumpur guide.

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